The Koningshaven Bridge, known as De Hef, may have to be dismantled to deliver Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' $500 million superyacht from the Netherlands.
The Koningshaven Bridge, known as De Hef, may have to be dismantled to deliver Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' $500 million superyacht from the Netherlands.
A giant, US$500 million yacht reportedly being built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos faces a delivery problem: It might require dismantling a beloved, historic bridge in Rotterdam that is blocking its passage to the sea.
Reports this week that the Dutch city had already agreed to take apart the recently renovated Koningshaven Bridge, known locally as “De Hef,” sparked public anger. On Facebook, locals are proposing to pelt the yacht with rotten eggs when it passes along the Mass River.
However, a spokeswoman for Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb said on Friday that while a shipbuilder has requested temporarily taking apart the
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands A giant, $500 million yacht reportedly being built for Amazon founder Jeff Bezos faces a delivery problem: It may require dismantling a beloved, historic bridge in Rotterdam that is blocking its passage to the sea.